American journal of preventive medicine
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In December 2009, when the H1N1 influenza pandemic appeared to be subsiding, public health officials and unvaccinated individuals faced the question of whether continued H1N1 immunization was still worthwhile. ⋯ Additional waves in an epidemic can be mitigated by vaccination even when an epidemic appears to be waning.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study
New moves-preventing weight-related problems in adolescent girls a group-randomized study.
Weight-related problems are prevalent in adolescent girls. ⋯ New Moves provides a model for addressing the broad spectrum of weight-related problems among adolescent girls. Further work is needed to enhance the effectiveness of interventions to improve weight status of youth.
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The 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23) has been recommended for all people aged ≥65 years in the U.S. since 1983; consistent surveillance for vaccine coverage has been conducted since 1989. ⋯ National PPSV23 coverage among people aged ≥65 years increased substantially until 2000, but the rate of increase was smaller after 2000 and coverage in 2008 remained well below the national Healthy People 2010 target of 90%. Increased efforts to avoid missed opportunities for pneumococcal vaccination are needed, especially among minority populations.
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Physicians are encouraged to counsel overweight and obese patients to lose weight. ⋯ In this observational study, use of motivational interviewing techniques during weight loss discussions predicted patient weight loss.
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Little is known about the correlates of low-grade inflammation in U.S. children. ⋯ Increased adiposity is associated with higher CRP concentrations in U.S children aged 3-16 years, and both socioeconomic and racial/ethnic differences exist in systemic inflammation in U.S. children. Increased childhood obesity and low-grade inflammation may contribute to later life chronic disease risk.